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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.95, 594.71 and 234.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.95, 594.71 and 234.47 is: 323.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.95 : 594.71 = 234.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.95/594.71 = 234.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.95x = 594.71 × 234.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.95x = 139,437.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,437.51/430.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.56

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